Botox® for Hair Loss
Innovative scalp Botox® treatment to improve blood flow, reduce DHT, and stimulate natural hair growth
Innovative scalp Botox® treatment to improve blood flow, reduce DHT, and stimulate natural hair growth
Scalp Botox® is an innovative, off-label treatment for hair loss that's gaining popularity for its ability to stimulate hair growth. By injecting small amounts of Botox® into the scalp muscles, we can relax tension, improve blood flow to hair follicles, and reduce the production of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) - the hormone responsible for pattern baldness.
At MedBeautyLA, we offer scalp Botox® as a complementary treatment to other hair restoration therapies like scalp microneedling and exosomes. Many patients see improved hair density, reduced shedding, and healthier hair growth with this cutting-edge approach.
When injected into the scalp muscles, Botox® creates several beneficial effects:
Scalp Botox® works best for:
15-20 minutes
Every 4-6 months
None
3-6 months
Simple injections, no surgery required
Better circulation nourishes hair follicles
Decreases the hormone that causes hair loss
Only 15-20 minutes per session
Return to activities immediately
Boosts results when combined with microneedling or exosomes
Assess hair loss pattern and discuss treatment goals
Strategic Botox® injections into scalp muscles
Repeat treatments every 4-6 months
Improved hair density and reduced shedding over months
A non-invasive approach to hair restoration: why clients choose it and how it works.
Of all the non-surgical hair loss treatment options currently available, Botox® for hair loss is quickly becoming a client favorite. This is in large part because this non-invasive treatment is extremely comfortable, entails zero downtime, and is significantly more affordable than surgical options.
It's one of several hair loss treatments we offer, and it fits easily alongside the others.
Botox® for hair restoration (or "Botulinum toxin type A," as it is formally known) is a fairly simple procedure.
In a pilot study conducted in 2017, 80% of participants reported "good to excellent" results with treatment. Photos taken 24 weeks (6 months) after one treatment supported these results.
While more research is needed, many patients report positive results including reduced shedding, improved hair density, and healthier growth. It works best when combined with other treatments like scalp microneedling or exosomes as part of a comprehensive hair restoration plan.
Clients experiencing male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness (a.k.a. androgenetic alopecia) are excellent candidates for treatment. Furthermore, your provider will assess you during your initial consult to ensure you are an appropriate candidate and that treatment is effective for your hair loss type.
As with all Botox® treatments, the process is extremely tolerable! The needle used is extremely small and no numbing gel is needed. The injections feel similar to facial Botox®: brief pinching sensations. The scalp is less sensitive than you might expect!
Scalp Botox® works by improving the scalp environment (better blood flow, less DHT) rather than directly stimulating follicles like microneedling or exosomes. It's most effective when combined with other treatments for a multi-pronged approach.
Hair growth takes time! Most patients notice reduced shedding within 4-6 weeks, with visible improvement in density and thickness at 3-6 months. Results continue to develop over time with repeated treatments.
As with all Botox® and Botox®-like treatments, results are not permanent. Similar to facial Botox®, scalp Botox® lasts about 4-6 months, so re-treatment will be necessary 2-3 times per year to encourage blood flow to the scalp. This is because our bodies metabolize Botulinum toxin type A over a series of several months. Some patients combine it with scalp microneedling and exosome sessions for optimal hair restoration.
Many of our clients still prefer this option to hair transplants, as hair transplants are painful, costly, and not guaranteed to work.
Absolutely! We recommend combining scalp Botox® with microneedling for hair loss as well as with exosomes therapy. These treatments can all be done on the same day and require zero downtime. Your provider may also recommend oral or topical minoxidil, which is proven to work even better when used with these other non-surgical options. Many patients use scalp Botox® as part of a comprehensive hair restoration protocol for best results.
Most clients will receive about 150 units of Botox® total — or five units in 30 injection sites. Your injector will target the injections in the areas most affected by hair loss.
Cost of treatment depends on a variety of factors, especially geographic location and the experience level of your provider. At MedBeautyLA, Botox® is priced per unit, and most scalp treatments use about 150 units. Call or text us at (213) 640-4008 for current pricing. Your hair loss consultation is free when you book it with a treatment.
Yes! Botox® is only one form of neuro-therapy for hair regrowth. Other brands like Dysport®, Daxxify®, Jeuveau®, and Xeomin® relax the scalp muscles the same way and will all yield similar results.
No. PRP for hair loss and Botox® for hair loss are two different treatments. PRP entails injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp. The platelets are derived from the client's own blood and contain human growth factor. Botox® supports hair growth by relaxing the muscles in the scalp, which promotes blood flow and oxygen to the follicles.
We don't offer PRP. Our office prefers exosomes therapy to PRP, as it delivers stem-cell-derived growth factors to the scalp with even better clinical results, and without a blood draw. We use scalp microneedling with exosomes.
Scalp Botox® is considered a very safe treatment, and studies of it for hair growth report few side effects. Regardless, as with all medical aesthetic procedures, we always recommend selecting an experienced and reputable provider.
Book your consultation and discover if scalp Botox® is right for your hair restoration goals